LA MACINA FARMHOUSE AND OLIVE OIL ESTATE

Beautiful place and great hosts!! Definitely recommend booking for a nice quiet vacation!!

Very nice place. Having three separate houses was nice so all the group had space and privacy. Great views and good location, about 20 minutes to Lucca. Only consideration is the road up to the house is very narrow and super sharp switchbacks. Not for faint of heart and would recommend a smaller car with automatic transmission unless you are very confident driving a stick shift car. Would definitely stay there again but with an automatic transmission car!

The folks there were super nice and quick to respond to my messages. The house is big, clean, and in this really cool old building that has a garden you can chill in.The only bummer is that it's a bit far from big cities, but if you have a car and want a break from the city craziness, it's perfect. And let me tell you, Renate, the manager, is the nicest person ever. She made everything easy and awesome. In a nutshell, if you're into historic vibes, clean spaces, and cool gardens, this place is a winner. Just bring your car and get ready for a chill time. Shoutout to Renate for being a total rockstar!

We had an absolutely wonderful stay with our family in this exceptional villa. From the moment we arrived, we were captivated by the charm of the surroundings, the impeccable cleanliness and the warm welcome.(Thanks to Daniela) Every detail has been thought through with taste, and everything is in place for an unforgettable stay: spacious, bright rooms, comfortable bedrooms, a well equipped kitchen, and an enchanting exterior conducive to relaxation. The swimming pool was a delight for young and old alike, and meals shared on the terrace will remain among our fondest memories. The villa is ideally located in a peaceful setting, yet close to all amenities and places of interest in the region. However, the access road can be stressful for those who are not used to steep, tight mountain passes. Many thanks to our hosts for their availability, kindness and attention. We left feeling light-hearted and refreshed, and with just one wish: to come back!

This house was absolutely perfect for our family. We appreciated the space the 3 separate houses gave us, and also loved gathering at the pool and outdoor kitchen. The beds were comfy and the place quickly felt like home. We loved Lucca itself and had a lot of fun using this place as a jumping off point! Although, if you are going to Florence or surrounding areas for a day trip I recommend using the train so you do not have to waste time getting stuck in traffic. Lot's to see nearby! We loved this place so much we decided to stay an extra 2 nights and they were so helpful and accommodating when we asked to stay! We hope to return in the future. We had a few issues learning how to use all of the appliances, maybe adding instructions in the printed out pamphlet would be helpful.

The outside of this property could not have been any better. The pool area is amazing and extreme-ly clean (perfect for adults and small children). The pool is set up with a large landing perfect for little children learning to swim, a spa like area with bubbles and a constant 5 ft depth throughout. The view is breathtaking as advertised and the pictures on this listing are what you will find, only live is better. There are two outdoor showers, a refrigerator for drinks and a very nice bathroom outside as well which were excellent amenities and the grounds are amazing. A hammock under a covered trellis with a view of Lucca and horses at arms length,roses that climb rock walls with rosemary and butterflies - simply amazing. It was a great stay. Sonia has some great recommendations on things to do, make sure to ask. We’ll be back!

Great place! Fantastic views over the mountains and flat-land of Lucca. Great interior and exterior. Great host and the lovely Mrs Cristina can help you with purchase of food and cook wonderful dinners. She helped us out when our plane was delayed and cooked a magnificent dinner one night. 500 meters from the house is Botteghino, a bar and a restaurant also a great place. Get your take-away pizzas in the village below the house, a 5-minutes drive. Supermarket Esselunga is 10 minutes from the house they have everything you need. Comfy beds and efficient wifi. The villa is great and so are the sorroundings. We are very pleased with our stay. Also, I want to let Christina know again how wonderful the dinner you prepared for us was. I would love your pizza recipe as it was very different than pizza that we get in the United States.

We really enjoyed our holiday in a beautiful house with breathtaking surroundings. First of all, there's a lot of privacy and the accommodation is perfect for families/groups. The house is nicely decorated and very clean. The view, garden and swimming pool are amazing. We liked the outdoor kitchen, including a pizza oven and barbeque. Location is good, restaurants, supermarkets and multiple cities are easily accessible. Everything was just perfect and we would absolutely recommend this beautiful place.

The villa is really beautiful with amazing views and a great swimming pool, super quiet and peaceful. We were 3 couples, each of us had a private house very nicely decorated with Tuscan style and clean. We loved the place! Thanks to Tommaso for being a great host!

We had a great stay at the villa. There are 3 separate houses. One has two bedrooms, the other two have 1 bedroom each. It was great for 3 couples and a kid as all of us had our own rooms. They can provide cribs if requested. We were so happy with this rental. There is a beautiful view of Lucca over the pool. There is a nice kitchen in the middle house that we used to make breakfast most days. There is a washing machine that we used quite a bit as our toddler generates a lot of dirty clothes. My son enjoyed petting and feeding the horses on the property. Barbara, the owner, is available and very friendly. She stocked the fridge with groceries based on our list and arranged a private chef for us one night. That was a highlight of our trip and we strongly recommend doing that. If we ever plan a trip to Tuscany again, we will try and return!

My family and I (6 adults and a toddler) stayed here for two weeks in late June. The location is stunning, as the photos show, and the outside spaces worked very well for us, for breakfast, lunch, dinner, chilling out by the pool, playing games etc. The pool is the most amazing I have ever seen! The three villas are all very nice inside - everything was clean, comfortable and worked well. The kitchens are well equipped. The beds were very comfortable and it's a very peaceful spot so we all slept well. The layout of the three villas is good for privacy as we all had our own space. The villa is beautiful and the views are stunning. Waking up everyday to the most beautiful view and relaxing atmosphere was perfect. Mrs Sonia was very accommodating to our needs also. The restaurant at the bottom of the villa is great! We will definitely come back!

We stayed at La Macina Farmhouse for ten nights in October 2024. The photos do not not truly capture how special this 16th century villa is, it is magical. There were days we did not leave the villa as it had everything we could wantneed and was such a nice retreat from the cities we visited in the surrounding region. It is perfectly located in the hills above Lucca, day trips to Firenze, Sienna, Pisa, Carrara, Forte di Marmi and Parma are easy to drive to for daily adventures. The restaurants in the surrounding hills were incredible with great menus at very reasonable prices. I highly recommend this property and Lucca Apartments & Villas for their exceptional service.

La Macina Farmhouse was wonderful. The views from the house are amazing and the furnishings and quality of all the rooms excellent. Renate was great and explained everything we needed to know. We used the pizza oven, the BBQ and the outdoor kitchen most days. The pool was clean and the gardens well maintained - it was difficult to find fault with anything. The road up to the house is narrow and windy and you have to be a confident driver. We went to a couple of local restaurants which were great but were always concious of getting home and preferably before it went dark. Of course this goes with the property and can't be changed but we feel people should be aware.